Dances with Wolves
Metascore
72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Pauline Kael
    30
    The movie is childishly naïve... like a New Age social-studies lesson. It isn't really revisionist; it's the old stuff toned down and sensitized. [17 Dec 1990]
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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. EC
    10
    A marvelous film. Many powerful sequences, some memorable characters, lush and evocative cinematography in the right places. Not too many movies leave you feeling enriched, but this one does.… Full Review »
  2. UsmanA.
    10
    its a briliant film. explains the civil war and how america split up because of slavery. 1 man changes from being a hero to being a traitor.
  3. TheWalrus2000
    9
    With its great direction and extremely well acted and written plot, Dances With Wolves suceeds in all standards.
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